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| Todos Santos Chocolatier in Downtown Santa Fe Photo Copyright: Elizabeth R Rose |
My favorite way to see Santa Fe is on foot. Travelers to Santa Fe are strapping on their walking shoes
and hitting the streets to experience the cuisine, culture and charm of this
southwestern city. Listed below is a sampling of Santa Fe’s dedicated walking
tours highlighting the best of this pedestrian-friendly destination:
Chocolate Lover’s Odyssey
For visitors with a sweet tooth, the Santa Fe Chocolate
Trail offers an array of edible delights, featuring four chocolate shops
equipped with dark chocolate truffles, fudge, bon bons, Mayan chocolate elixirs
and more. Travelers can follow the trail as it winds through the heart of
historic Santa Fe, showcasing the city's rich history with cacao. Artisanal
chocolate shops on the trail include The
Chocolate Smith, Todos Santos, Kakawa
Chocolate House and CG Higgins
Confections and more. Visit www.santafe.org
for more information.
Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail
New Mexico holds the honor as the green chile capital of the
world – and chiles aren’t just an ingredient in this city, but a way of life.
The green chile cheeseburger has been a staple on menus around the state since
the middle of the last century and with the vast amount of restaurants offering
this beloved dish, visitors can follow the state’s map to find all of the
outstanding green chile cheeseburger restaurants, cafes, drive-ins and joints.
Visit www.newmexico.org/green-chile-cheeseburger
for more information.
Coffee Lover's Tour
Visitors and locals alike can take a tour of Santa Fe’s top
cafes and roasting houses and find plenty of places to sit back, relax and
enjoy a cup of Joe. Travelers who participate will have the opportunity to chat
with local baristas and taste their way through several different styles and
kinds of espresso and coffee, with great views for people-watching along the
way. Visit www.santafe.org for more
information.
New Deal Art Legacy Tour
When the Great Depression took place in the 1930s, New
Mexico was able to stay afloat, thanks largely to President Franklin D.
Roosevelt's New Deal, which employed at least 167 New Mexico artists who
produced more than 1,000 creative works across the state. Improvements were
made to courthouses, city halls, libraries and schools, among others. The
Legacy Tour allows visitors to take a deeper look into the aftermath of the New
Deal and its effect on New Mexico and Santa Fe specifically. Visit www.santafe.org for more information.
Literary Landmarks Tour
In the early 1900s, Santa Fe was home to a literary colony
inspired by the natural landscape and famous for producing an array of books,
essays and poems. Through this Santa Fe tour, visitors can experience the
homes of these writers and learn more about the legacy of Santa Fe’s golden
literary era. Visit www.santafe.org for
additional information.
New Mexico Food Tours
Foodies can get the most of Santa Fe’s culinary scene with
New Mexico Food Tours, which offer walking food tours throughout the heart of
historic downtown Santa Fe. Demonstrations, samples and stories make these
tours an ideal way to explore one of the Southwest’s greatest destinations.
Advance purchase is required and tickets start around $65. Visit www.santafeschoolofcooking.com
and www.foodtournewmexico.com
for additional information,
Santa Fe Tour Guides
For travelers seeking to get the most out of their stay, it
helps to get professional advice from the tour operators of Santa Fe Tour
Guides. The 22 professional tour operators specialize in the field of cultural
tourism throughout Northern New Mexico and have spent years learning and
sharing the many ins and outs of Santa Fe and the Southwest. Some of the
group’s most popular areas of exploration include the land of O’Keeffe, the
ghosts of Santa Fe, the Rocky Mountain outdoors surrounding the city and the
area’s distinctive history. Visit www.santafetourguides.org
for more information.
Please visit www.santafe.org
for additional information on packages, saving specials and all Santa Fe has to
offer visitors.
Information courtesy: Santa Fe CVB
This is a wonderful post. Thanks Elizabeth!
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